Rich

Sometimes the world gets a little too gray

But you had a habit of chasing it away

With a sudden joke and a loving smile

You made the hard times feel worthwhile

You never let me sit and dwell in the blue

That was just the magic of talking to you

Oh, Rich, you always knew exactly what to say

To turn the shadows into the light of day

You were the voice that told me I was strong

Encouraging me to keep walking on

I love you, and I miss you, my friend

I'll carry your spirit until the very end

If I started doubting what I could do

I knew I could bring my troubles to you

You didn't just listen, you lifted me higher

You took my worries and threw 'em in the fire

You had a gift for making things alright

And filling up a heavy room with light

Oh, Rich, you always knew exactly what to say

To turn the shadows into the light of day

You were the voice that told me I was strong

Encouraging me to keep walking on

I love you, and I miss you, my friend

I'll carry your spirit until the very end

I still hear your voice when I'm feeling unsure

Reminding me what true friendship is for

I might shed a tear, but I'm smiling today

Because I know you'd want it exactly that way

The laughter we shared is still ringing out loud

And I'm gonna live just to make you proud

Because Rich, you always knew exactly what to say

To turn the shadows into the light of day

You were the voice that told me I was strong

Encouraging me to keep walking on

I love you, and I miss you, my friend

I'll keep your words with me until we meet again